Basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, Italy, (Basilica of St. Mary over Minerva) taken by Martha Wiggins, 2011. Saint Catherine of Siena is buried beneath the altar, and to the left is a statue carved by Michelangelo -Christ Bearing The Cross.
I dedicate this post today to my wonderful parents, whom God so lovingly blessed me and our family with: My Dad, January 9, 1918 – February 19, 2013, and my Mom, December 18, 1921 – November 6, 2007.
In The Stillness, I was once given this beautiful Souls Prayer. I pray it now for my parents, and as you read and pray it with me, please add anyone you would like to include.
Souls Prayer
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Redeemer and Lover of Souls, have mercy on all who are to die this day, especially those who will die during this prayer. Have mercy on all souls who suffer in their agony in Purgatory, especially those who have offended You the greates and are in most need of Your Diving Mercy. I (we) lift up to you now the departed soul(s) of
……. my beloved Mother and Father …………………………………………………………………….;
that if among the suffering, You will quickly end their reparations and bring them into the full communion of Everlasting Life with You. I (we) ask this through the Immaculate Heart of your beloved mother, and our mother, the Virgin Mary, and through all the angels and saints, whose sole purpose it is to ever point the way to You. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Redeember and Lover of Souls, all praise and glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
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